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Corydalis solida Purple Bird

Corydalis solida Purple Bird
Fumewort, Solid-rooted fumewort, Bird in a bush

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Bulbs emerged and a small flowering timidly." Analysis: - "Bulbs emerged" is a correct translation, indicating that the bulbs have come out. - "a small flowering timidly" is grammatically correct, but it sounds slightly awkward. A more natural way to phrase it could be "a small and timid flowering" or "a timid flowering with small blossoms".

Sylvie, 30/05/2021

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This corydalis is a small tuberous and perennial plant, bearing an abundance of spike-like delicate purple flowers in spring. Its fern-like foliage disappears in summer. Plant it in a sunny or partially shaded spot, in well-drained but moist soil. It will tolerate limestone.  
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
25 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time February, September to November
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Description

Corydalis solida 'Purple Bird' is a small perennial and bulbous plant with early spring flowering. It bears an abundance of small purple tubular flowers, which are strangely spurred. They are arranged in somewhat disordered clusters on a tangle of finely cut foliage. The flowers resemble small exotic birds perched on a nest of greenery. Plant the bulbs in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in shade or partial shade, and they will grow without care and quickly produce small daughter bulbs that will expand the clump. A virtually foolproof plant!

 

Corydalis solida is a small bulbous plant native to central and southern Europe and boreal and western Asia. It grows in shady meadows, woods, and copse, as well as in mountain and subalpine meadows, on limestone soil. It belongs to the Papaveraceae family, just like poppies.

The cultivar 'Purple Bird' is a recent horticultural creation, resulting from cross-breeding between the botanical species Corydalis solida in its violet-flowered form and C. solida 'Zwanenburg'. This hardy plant develops its foliage in spring. Its light grey-green leaves are divided into 3 narrow, cut, and ovate segments. They measure from 5 to 8cm (2 to 3in) long. Corydalis solida 'Purple Bird' reaches a height of about 20cm (8in) and a width of 20 to 25cm (8 to 10in) at maturity. The flowering takes place in spring, from March to May, in the form of compact and erect clusters composed of numerous tube-shaped purple flowers, 1 to 2cm (1in) long. They are terminated by 2 lips open on an almost white throat and equipped with a slender spur, curved downwards. The flowers are gathered in dense spikes on the upper part of an upright stem. The flowering is followed by the formation of elongated capsules called siliques. Corydalis solida is hermaphrodite and entomogamous (its pollination is done by insects). The foliage disappears in summer.

 

Corydalis 'Purple Bird' is a shade-loving plant that will reveal its full potential at the edge of woodland. It can be planted with other perennials that are not afraid of competition from tree or bush roots. Accompany it with the cousin of Solomon's Seal (Uvularia grandiflora), hardy fuchsias, creeping bugleweed, Japanese anemones, Balkan digitalis, Tricyrtis, a carpet of periwinkles, and 'Ivory Heart' bleeding heart. This plant also performs very well in pots and produces a beautiful effect in hanging baskets from which it cascades. Plant this corydalis above walls or in shady rockeries.

Corydalis solida Purple Bird in pictures

Corydalis solida Purple Bird (Flowering) Flowering
Corydalis solida Purple Bird (Foliage) Foliage
Corydalis solida Purple Bird (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 25 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour purple
Flowering time March to April
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 4 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Corydalis

Species

solida

Cultivar

Purple Bird

Family

Fumariaceae - Papaveraceae

Other common names

Fumewort, Solid-rooted fumewort, Bird in a bush

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference837571

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Planting and care

Ideally, plant Corydalis solida in full sun or partial shade, or even in full shade, in very well-drained and moderately fertile soil. It tolerates the presence of limestone and clay in the soil. This young plant prefers soils that remain moist, even in summer, especially if exposed to the sun. It is easily cultivated in most regions. Mildew and rust can develop if the atmosphere or soil is too dry. Aphids and gastropods attack this plant.

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Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time February, September to November
Planting depth 1 cm

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 15 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, ordinary

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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